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Toyota Corolla V (E80) 1.8 D (58 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Corolla:
The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V (E80) Overview:
Toyota Corolla (V (E80)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 D (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for daily driving, but acceleration is leisurely. Best suited for relaxed cruising.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its time, especially on longer journeys, making it a cost-effective option.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Good fuel economy across the range
- • Simple and easy to maintain
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Front-wheel drive improved handling (for most models)
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Underpowered base engines
- • Dated styling and interior design
- • Lack of modern amenities
- • Rust can be an issue on older examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Wagon IV (E70): 1982 - 1987).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corolla |
| Generation: | V (E80) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 D (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1C-L More details about the engine 1C-L |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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